Dog Training Glossary
This dog training glossary provides clear, force‑free definitions of common behavior and training terms to help owners better understand their dogs. All explanations are based on modern behavior science and reflect the same certified, evidence‑based approach we use in our training and behavior consulting services. Whether you’re new to dog ownership or expanding your knowledge, this glossary is designed to support you with accurate, humane, and easy‑to‑understand information.
Dog Training and Behavior Terms
There are currently 6 names in this directory beginning with the letter E.
Enrichment
One standard definition of enrichment is: "Addition to an animal's environment with which the animal voluntarily interacts and, as a result, experiences improved physical and/or psychological health"
Environment
Everything internal and external surroundings has relevance to behaving organism. Surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.
Establishing Operation (eo)
Temporally altering a reinforcer for overall effectiveness of that reinforcer. Usually by taking away it's availability temporally to make it more effective. Giving less attention can increase the effectiveness of attention.
Eustress
In dog behavior training, "eustress" refers to positive stress that enhances motivation and learning, unlike distress which is negative stress causing discomfort.
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